Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cream

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1/2 lb sweet Italian Sausage Link, casings removed,crumbled

1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes 

1/4 cup diced onion

1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained,coarsely chopped

3/4 cup whipping cream

1/4 teaspoon Salt

6 ounces Pasta

1 1/2 tablespoons minced Parsley  

grated Cheese 

1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

2. Add sausage and crushed red pepper.

3. Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.

4. Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until onion is tender and sausage is light brown, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.

5.  Add tomatoes, cream, and salt.

6.  Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.

7.  (Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and chill.).

8. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water. Drain.

9. Bring sauce to a simmer.

10. Add pasta to sauce and cook until pasta is heated through and sauce thickens, stirring ocassionally, for about 2 minutes.

11. Serve and garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese.